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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,401.36 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,401.36 and 386.32 is: 579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,401.36 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,401.36 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,401.36 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 541,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,373.40/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.42

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